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Buster

Buster the dog has everything he could possibly want, from his own special bowls to an in-and-out flap on the door to walks in the park whenever he asks. Still, when the big brown box appears one day, Buster can't wait for it be be opened. Is it full of steaks? Or fancy cheese? Or sausages? Unfortunately, no. Inside is a small, white, fluffy kitten named Betty, who wastes no time making use of all of Buster's favorite things. Pushed beyond his limit, Buster makes his escape to the park, only to discover he can't find his way home again. But what's that waving ball of fur high up in a far away tree? Denise Fleming's witty and charming story features her trademark boldly colored, hand-made-paper collage illustrations and two animal characters who will endear themselves to young children, just as they do to one another. Highly Commended, 2004 Charlotte Zolotow Award ©2004 Cooperative Children's Book Center

Illustrated by Denise Fleming

CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-7
Age Range: PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format: Picture book
Subjects: Animals (Fiction) Change Friendship

Publisher: Henry Holt
Publish Year: 2003
Pages: 32
ISBN: 0805062793

CCBC Location: Picture Book, Fleming

Buster